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L614 OEV

1994 Vauxhall Brava

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,262 mi
Last recorded96,262 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2015
Typical for 1994 Vauxhall Brava121,524 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL614 OEV
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2015 96,262 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

rear springs rear bushes worn

Fail 4 Mar 2015 96,244 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

nearside front tyre low on pressure

rear springs rear bushes worn

Pass 17 Mar 2014 92,125 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2014 92,110 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

hole in offside rear light lens repaired with tape

nearside headlight reflector corroded

offside front tyre low on pressure

very dirty underside

Pass 8 Mar 2013 88,712 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2013 88,697 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Mar 2012 85,697 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2011 82,377 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2011 82,377 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 79,603 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 76,109 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 72,733 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2008 72,717 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Feb 2007 67,589 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 63,555 miles

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Brava?

Based on 90,327 MOT tests across 11,915 vehicles.

64.8%
Pass Rate
5,344
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
11,915
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 8,298
fog lamp not working 4,179
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 3,702
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 3,699
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,527
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L614 OEV is a 1994 Vauxhall Brava in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1994 Vauxhall Brava models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.7% with a typical mileage of 121,524 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Brava fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 8,298 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L614 OEV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Brava typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 32 years old, this Vauxhall Brava is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L614 OEV is a 1994 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 14 February 1994.

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